How to Make your Jeans Office Appropriate
Who said that jeans couldn’t be formal? Certainly not us. In some professional circles, tailoring is mandatory. In others, you can make a few tweaks to the rule.
So if you’re fed up with wearing the same tailored trousers, then don’t fear the opportunity to subtly introduce jeans into your business look. It’s the best way to give a casual touch while still looking office appropriate.
How to style jeans for work?
It couldn’t be easier. Just think of the jeans themselves as a tailored trouser and style it with what you would normally. Our winning combo? A blazer, crisp white shirt, and court heels. Simple!
Majestic Filatures
Soft Touch Button-Down Shirt with Pockets White
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-62%
Dolce & Gabbana
White Cotton Long Sleeves Sequin Shirt Womens Top (Pre-Owned)
$375.00
$993.00
LUX LAIR
L.k. Bennett
Anya Linen Dress White
$145.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Shrunken Bennet Button Down Shirt by Maeve Top White
$108.00
Anthropologie
Paisley & Gray
Brian Shirt White
$45.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Oversized Buttondown Shirt White
$118.00
Anthropologie
Alexia Admor
Juniper Shirt White
$59.99
Rue La La
Majestic Filatures
Soft Touch Button-Down Shirt with Pockets White
$195.00
Neiman Marcus
Boden
Henrietta Heels Poinsettia Women Boden Red
$170.00
Boden
Charles & Keith
Pointed Toe Slingback Heels
$36.00
Charles & Keith
Prada
7 cm Printed Kitten Heel Slingbacks size 40
$777.60
GLAMOOD
Boden
Adrianna Heels Happy Women Boden
$180.00
Boden
Karl Lagerfeld
Kitten Heel Logo Sandal
€215.00
Karl Lagerfeld
Valentino
Valentino Garavani slingback Rockstud pumps - Brown
$945.00
Farfetch
Charles & Keith
Lucite Heel Mary Janes
$59.00
Charles & Keith
Statement jacket
A statement blouse, jacket, or blazer paired with denim draws the eye up and acts as the main focal point in the outfit.
Moncler
Lans Short Down Jacket Pink
$1,380.00
Bergdorf Goodman
A.L.C.
Lee Leopard Print Leather Jacket Size XS
$363.34
HEWI
-40%
Nike
Womens Windrunner Loose UV Woven Full-Zip Jacket in Black | FV6304-010
$68.97
$115.00
Nike
Avec Les Filles
Jacket Embroidered Back Peplum Brown
$37.00
Rue La La
-7%
Ermanno Scervino
Womens Embroidered Denim Jacket Blue
$585.00
$626.00
LUX LAIR
Moncler
Padded Wool Cardigan White
$1,290.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Pilcro
Weston Embroidered Boyfriend Jacket by Pilcro White
$178.00
Anthropologie
Statement Heels
Cuff the bottom of your jeans to expose a statement shoe. Cinderella was so obsessed with her shoes for a reason you know.
-30%
Jimmy Choo London
Alva 120 embellished leather sandals Silver
$665.00
$950.00
Mytheresa
Betsey Johnson
Petra Floral Heels White
$129.00
Anthropologie
-40%
Candie's
Kaia Platform Slide Sandal in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6
$89.97
$149.95
Nordstrom
Badgley Mischka
Destinee Jaquard Ankle-Strap Heels Pink
$249.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Platform Daisy Crochet Sandals Black
$250.00
Neiman Marcus
-20%
Jimmy Choo London
Azia 95 glitter-embellished sandals Silver
$732.00
$915.00
Mytheresa
Roger Vivier
Trekky Sandal Blue
$360.00
Rue La La
Which jeans to choose for work?
Even if you’re allowed to wear jeans to work, there are still some rules to respect. If you don’t work in the creative world, it will be difficult to get away with ripped boyfriend jeans for instance.
Same goes for low cut or faded style jeans. Instead, opt for black indigo or grey washes and avoid the extra skinny or baggy shapes in favour of a classic straight, bootcut or subtlety flared jean.
-50%
Pilcro
Pilcro Ultra High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
$59.95
$120.00
Anthropologie
-46%
Closed
Glow High-Rise Kick Flare Jeans Pink
$139.95
$260.00
Anthropologie
Mother
The Lemon Twist High-Rise Flare Jeans Blue
$248.00
Anthropologie
Mother
The Half-Pipe Ankle Jeans
$268.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mother
The Dazzler Mid-Rise Ankle Straight-Leg Jeans Blue
$248.00
Anthropologie
Rag & Bone
rb Miramar Terry Wide-Leg Jeans
$198.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Joe's
Hi Honey Petite High-Rise Jeans Blue
$218.00
Anthropologie
Frame Denim
The Essential Jeans
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Frame Denim
Off-Duty Stroll High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Blue
$298.00
Anthropologie
-81%
Guess
Jeans Blue
$35.00
$181.00
Yoox.com
Frame Denim
Le Slim Palazzo High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Blue
$288.00
Anthropologie
